November 5, 2024

North Dakota Industrial Commission

Bismarck

FULL TIME

Deputy Director

As the Deputy Executive Director of The ND Industrial Commission, you will assist the Executive Director with a wide range of complex administrative and managerial responsibilities related to the operation of the Industrial Commission Administrative Office and oversight of its agencies and programs. These include Bank of North Dakota, North Dakota Mill and Elevator, Department of Mineral Resources, Housing Finance Agency, Public Finance Authority, Pipeline Authority, Transmission Authority, Building Authority, Student Loan Trust, five grant programs and the State Energy Research Center.
The Deputy Executive Director

Supports the implementation of Industrial Commission directives related to energy and natural resources.
Manages all functions related to the Commissions grant programs, including executing contracts, overseeing contract compliance and fiscal management, and managing award funding. The Deputy also works in coordination with grant program advisory boards and councils to execute activities related to grant rounds for the Commission.
Supports the Executive Director in the production and execution of all Industrial Commission meetings. Works with Industrial Commission agencies to facilitate timely and effective review and ensures action on all presented topics.
Represents the Industrial Commission as requested by Executive Director to provide legislative testimony and other presentations related to energy, natural resources, and other topics as assigned. Responsible for other legislative duties such as bill tracking and assistance with the presentation of the Industrial Commission's budget.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, accounting, financial management or related field and five years of professional level work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong executive management skills with executive-level composure and presence.
Fundamental knowledge of the state's budget process, legislative process, and government operations.
Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong business acumen and advanced ability to think strategically.

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Application Procedures
Applicants must complete the online application via the Careers website at www.nd.gov/careers. Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. If we are unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications, credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.
Due to access to restricted information, the successful candidate will be required to complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Office of Management and Budget does not provide sponsorships.
For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Sara Leno, at (701) 328-3374 or email sajleno@nd.gov.
TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-3290.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.